HR Essentials Explained - Paperback

by Prianka Jaidka (Author)

Starting your first HR role is an exciting chance to put your learning into action and make a real impact from the start.

HR Essentials Explained by Prianka Jaidka is your practical how-to guide for turning knowledge into workplace skills with confidence. Covering the full HR cycle from hiring and onboarding to performance management and ESG, this book shows you how to handle day-to-day challenges and build a strong foundation for success.

Packed with workplace tips and real-world advice to help you succeed as an entry-level HR professional, HR Essentials Explained will help you get started, grow your skills and feel confident about your career in HR.

The HR Skills Guide series of books:
Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.

Author Biography

Prianka Jaidka is an award-winning HR leader, based in Newcastle, UK. In 2024, she was featured in a Careers Ahead magazine article, 'Navigating your early career - practical HR tips for young professionals' and was a keynote speaker at Karren Brady's Women in Business & Tech 2024. The author also works in partnership with Newcastle Business School, providing careers insight sessions for HR students.